A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context

Joseph Omidosu; Jacques Ophoff

doi:10.1109/ICACCE.2016.8073752

A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context

Joseph Omidosu^*, Jacques Ophoff^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The use of interconnected information and communication systems has broadened computer users' vulnerability to cyber-attacks. However, effective information security measures are dependent on users' willingness to apply available security technologies. Automation of security measures are often recommended, but not all security challenges can be solved in this way. In addition, users often bypass such measures through insecure behaviors. The purpose of this paper is to provide a systematic review of academic literature, analyzing existing research on information security behavior. The findings are synthesized to produce a theory-based perspective, indicating the dominant theoretical approaches used to date. It is found that limited research attention has been given to information security behavior in the home context. Our findings motivate for further research into information security beyond technical issues and the organizational context.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of 2016 Third International conference on advances in computing, communication and engineering, ICACCE 2016, 28-29 November 2016, Durban, South Africa
Editors	Vishal Kumar, Upasana Gitanjali Singh, S D Sudarsan
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	225-231
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509025763, 9781509025756
ISBN (Print)	9781509025770
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACCE.2016.8073752
Publication status	Published - Nov 2016
Externally published	Yes
Event	3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Engineering - Durban, South Africa Duration: 28 Nov 2016 → 29 Nov 2016 Conference number: 3rd

Conference

Conference	3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Engineering
Abbreviated title	ICACCE 2016
Country/Territory	South Africa
City	Durban
Period	28/11/16 → 29/11/16

Keywords

Behavioral information security
Behavioral theories
Organizational context
Home context

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Omidosu, J., & Ophoff, J. (2016). A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context. In V. Kumar, U. G. Singh, & S. D. Sudarsan (Eds.), Proceedings of 2016 Third International conference on advances in computing, communication and engineering, ICACCE 2016, 28-29 November 2016, Durban, South Africa (pp. 225-231). Article 8073752 IEEE . https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACCE.2016.8073752

Omidosu, Joseph ; Ophoff, Jacques. / A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context. Proceedings of 2016 Third International conference on advances in computing, communication and engineering, ICACCE 2016, 28-29 November 2016, Durban, South Africa. editor / Vishal Kumar ; Upasana Gitanjali Singh ; S D Sudarsan. IEEE , 2016. pp. 225-231

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Omidosu, J & Ophoff, J 2016, A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context. in V Kumar, UG Singh & SD Sudarsan (eds), Proceedings of 2016 Third International conference on advances in computing, communication and engineering, ICACCE 2016, 28-29 November 2016, Durban, South Africa., 8073752, IEEE , pp. 225-231, 3rd International Conference on Advances in Computing, Communication and Engineering, Durban, South Africa, 28/11/16. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICACCE.2016.8073752

A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context. / Omidosu, Joseph; Ophoff, Jacques.
Proceedings of 2016 Third International conference on advances in computing, communication and engineering, ICACCE 2016, 28-29 November 2016, Durban, South Africa. ed. / Vishal Kumar; Upasana Gitanjali Singh; S D Sudarsan. IEEE , 2016. p. 225-231 8073752.

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Omidosu J, Ophoff J. A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context. In Kumar V, Singh UG, Sudarsan SD, editors, Proceedings of 2016 Third International conference on advances in computing, communication and engineering, ICACCE 2016, 28-29 November 2016, Durban, South Africa. IEEE . 2016. p. 225-231. 8073752 doi: 10.1109/ICACCE.2016.8073752

A theory-based review of information security behavior in the organization and home context

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